United States Washington Quarter Dollar Cupronickel Clad Coin
Coin/Bullion · United States Mint (Philadelphia or Denver or San Francisco), official government mint producing circulating and commemorative coinage.
Pattern: Washington Quarter Design, introduced in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia or Denver or San Francisco), official government mint producing circulating and commemorative coinage.
Material
Cupronickel Clad (outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core), containing no actual silver for post-1964 standard issues.
Dimensions
Standard United States quarter dimensions: diameter of 24.26 mm (0.955 inches), thickness of 1.75 mm, and standard weight of 5.67 grams.
Description
An image showing the reverse side of a standard United States Washington quarter dollar resting on a printed calendar or planner surface next to lettered and numbered grid markings, providing visual scale comparison.
Key Features
Standard American 25-cent coin featuring the iconic heraldic eagle reverse design by John Flanagan with clear lettering and reeded rim.
Material & Composition
Cupronickel Clad (outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core), containing no actual silver for post-1964 standard issues.
Finish & Decoration
Business strike finish with standard relief stamping featuring George Washington's profile on the obverse and the American Eagle on the reverse.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Mint mark (if present, located on the obverse right side near the rim indicating Denver 'D' or San Francisco 'S', with Philadelphia issues historically lacking a mint mark or using 'P'), along with designer initials 'JW' for John Flanagan.
Construction Details
High-pressure machine-struck coin produced via mass manufacturing minting presses using multi-layered clad strip blanks.
Functional Features
Standard circulating monetary denomination of twenty-five cents with reeded edge security features.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable as this is a standard circulating coin rather than a handled silver artifact.
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-produced high-speed coin minting exhibiting precise machine stamping, uniform reeding, and standardized relief depth.
Authentication Indicators
Correct diameter, standard reeded edge, proper weight for a clad quarter, and standard relief details consistent with genuine U.S. Mint production.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America, produced at official United States Mint facilities.
Era & Period
Modern Period, specifically post-1965 circulating currency era following the Coinage Act of 1965.
Age Estimate
Likely modern circulating issue dating from 1965 to present day, given the cupronickel clad composition.
Cultural Significance
A ubiquitous staple of American commerce, daily transactions, and pocket change culture for generations.
Condition Notes
Circulated condition with visible surface abrasions, minor scuffs, and typical wear consistent with being handled in everyday commerce. Grade is circulated.
Value Estimate
Face value of twenty-five cents ($0.25 USD) for standard circulated modern clad quarters.
Care & Maintenance
Standard modern circulating coinage requires no special preservation or maintenance unless collected as part of a numismatic set.
Similar Pieces
Pre-1965 90% silver Washington quarters, Roosevelt dimes, and Kennedy half dollars of the same compositional era.
Interesting Facts
The Washington quarter originally contained 90% silver until the Coinage Act of 1965 replaced the silver composition with copper-nickel due to rising global silver prices.